This week’s spotlight is on Sootie, a 7-month-old female cat domestic shorthair. She is very sweet and is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
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PET OF THE WEEK: Sootie Powered by Jackson & Sons
Notice of Unclaimed Firearms
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is in possession of the previously found or received firearms listed below that are not part of any ongoing criminal or civil case and remain unclaimed. Ruger Security-9 9mm semi-automatic pistol Astra Model 200 .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol Potential claimants should contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol by…… read more »
Ingram Honored, Wayne Regional Fair Shines at Annual Convention
Representatives of the Wayne Regional Fair just returned from the annual Convention of the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs (NCAOAF). In addition to networking and attending educational events, the fair was pleased to win the following awards: Youth Award is given to the fair that has the best involvement of youth and youth activities…… read more »
HACG to Host SERC MLK Basketball & Cheer Tournament
The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro (HACG) will host the SERC MLK Basketball & Cheer Tournament in Goldsboro, NC this year. Housing Authorities throughout the Southeastern Region of the United States will travel during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (January 13-15, 2023) with their youth, families, coaches, and staff to this highly…… read more »
Code Orange Air Quality in Effect Until Midnight
A code orange air quality alert is in effect for Wayne, Duplin, and Lenoir Counties until midnight. The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources in Raleigh NC issued a Code Orange Air Quality alert earlier today as for fine particulates. These concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Smoke is…… read more »
Witness to First ‘Dream’ Speech to Headline King Celebration
Wayne Community College will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2023 this coming Thursday. Dr. Omotolokun Omokunde, pastor of Timothy Darling Presbyterian Church in Oxford, will speak on “From ‘The Dream’ to Me.” Rev. Omokunde will share his memories of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and hearing the first version of the…… read more »
United Way 2022 Campaign Results
The United Way of Wayne County’s (UWWC) 2022 Community Campaign officially wrapped up on December 31, 2022. The year began with a goal of raising $850,000 to impact over 17.000 lives across Wayne County. While it is possible to have a few additional investments applied in the first few days of 2023, together with major…… read more »
Goldsboro Resident Earns Scholarship from WGU North Carolina
WGU North Carolina has awarded five current students with WGU North Carolina 5th Anniversary Scholarships. The scholarships, valued at up to $10,000, represent the largest to date for an in-state scholarship from the university. WGU North Carolina celebrated its fifth anniversary as a state affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University in October of 2022, and the…… read more »
Update: Teen Killed, 1 Injured in Shootings
Update: Upon further investigation by the Investigative Services Bureau, it has been determined that both shooting victims from Jan. 8, 2023, were shot during the same incident in the same location. While the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, no evidence has been found that would indicate this shooting has any relation to…… read more »
Victim in Critical Condition After Stabbing
On Jan. 7, 2023, at approximately 8:07 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department “A” Shift officers responded to UNC Health Wayne in reference to a stabbing. The responding officers were advised that a male subject had arrived via personal vehicle at the Emergency Department with multiple life-threatening stab wounds. Investigators with Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded. The victim, Jacquarius Sequan Howell is currently in serious condition…… read more »
